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Smartcool Systems Inc. is making it easier for prospective clients to purchase its energy efficiency products. The Vancouver-based company launched a funded sales program to enable customers to buy products without the upfront capital.

A partnership between Smartcool Systems Inc. and LCS Energy has provide bid energy savings for a Mercedes-Benz auto dealership in the United Kingdom. The dealership, part of The Jardine Motor group, reduced energy consumption by 30%.

Last month, the Alberta government unveiled its energy efficiency strategy and a major component of the plan is to provide homeowners with rebates on a whole host of products to encourage greater energy efficiency. One of those products, smart thermostats, can result in significant energy use reductions, according to Nest.

Humber River Hospital surpassed energy efficiency expectations when it achieved LEED Gold certification, the hospital announced last week. It had originally sought Silver certification but ended up getting to the higher level.